World aviation news
Here are some recent world aviation news stories:
1. Boeing 737 MAX Returns to Service
After a 20-month grounding, the Boeing 737 MAX has finally returned to service. The first commercial flight took off from Miami to New York on December 29, 2020. The aircraft was cleared to fly again after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved a software update to prevent the plane from going into a nosedive.
2. Airbus A350 XWB Enters Service with LATAM
LATAM Airlines has become the latest carrier to operate the Airbus A350 XWB. The airline took delivery of its first A350-900 in December 2020 and has since introduced the aircraft on several routes, including Santiago to Madrid and Santiago to Frankfurt.
3. Emirates to Launch A380 Service to Athens
Emirates has announced plans to launch a daily A380 service from Dubai to Athens, Greece, starting in March 2021. The airline will operate the A380 on the route, offering passengers a unique flying experience with its spacious cabins and amenities.
4. Qantas to Launch Non-Stop Flights from Sydney to London
Qantas has announced plans to launch non-stop flights from Sydney to London, using its new Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. The flights will operate three times a week, with the first departure scheduled for March 2021.
5. Air India to Resume International Flights
Air India has announced plans to resume international flights, including services to the US, Europe, and the Middle East. The airline had suspended its international operations in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
6. Singapore Airlines to Launch Flights to Seattle
Singapore Airlines has announced plans to launch flights from Singapore to Seattle, starting in June 2021. The airline will operate three weekly flights on the route, using its Airbus A350-900 aircraft.
7. Lufthansa to Launch Flights to Tel Aviv
Lufthansa has announced plans to launch flights from Frankfurt to Tel Aviv, starting in March 2021. The airline will operate three weekly flights on the route, using its Airbus A320 aircraft.
8. China Eastern to Launch Flights to Los Angeles
China Eastern Airlines has announced plans to launch flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles, starting in March 2021. The airline will operate daily flights on the route, using its Airbus A350-900 aircraft.
9. Turkish Airlines to Launch Flights to Miami
Turkish Airlines has announced plans to launch flights from Istanbul to Miami, starting in March 2021. The airline will operate three weekly flights on the route, using its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
10. Virgin Atlantic to Launch Flights to Barbados
Virgin Atlantic has announced plans to launch flights from London to Barbados, starting in March 2021. The airline will operate weekly flights on the route, using its Airbus A350-1000 aircraft.
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